Wanted to do a pre-fall camp update after the draft based on what we know as of 7/24:
Lineup
C - Wright (Transfer)
1B - Clark
2B - Newstrom
SS- Marin
3B - Grimmer
LF - Ford (Transfer)
CF - Abernathy
RF - Chapman
DH - Myatt (Transfer) / Brown (Transfer)
Rotation
Fri - Arvidson
Sat - Kuhns
Sun -...
Well I believe we will end up with the best portal class per 64 analytics with final updates. MSU had a top 60 guy get drafted. Without any surprises we should have 10 transfer guys make it to campus. Awesome results from the portal.
Appenzeller has to be the top Midweek guy as of now right? Lets him develop and he can still get some weekend innings if needed. Biatto is also a big Freshman arm that will get some innings.
100% when you factor in hitters too. It is going to be as complete of a team as he has had and also set up for the future. Going to be tough to set the first starting 9.
On paper could be one of the best we have had going into the season under Vitello. Young guys and vets to contribute right away. 2023 may be the only one better and Burns & Dollander took a step back that year.
I think the surprise pick may very well be Grimmer this year based on Joe Doyle. Maybe Tyler Myatt but I feel like it will be a hitter. Ford for sure is the biggest threat we need to make it to campus.